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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,332.40, 36,498.60 and 22,364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,332.40, 36,498.60 and 22,364.10 is: 33,546.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,332.40 : 36,498.60 = 22,364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,332.40/36,498.60 = 22,364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,332.40x = 36,498.60 × 22,364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,332.40x = 816,258,340.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,258,340.26/24,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,546.15

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